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A typical evening at home

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A typical lunch hour

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A visit to a friend's school

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A visit to a relative's house

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A visit with the doctor or dentist

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A walk in the woods

Blog Post

Abandoned Towers: The Importance of Feedback

21st Century Skills:

Collaborating

Blog Post

Across the Writing Spectrum

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Activities for indoor fun

Explanatory Paragraph

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Activities for outdoor fun

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Student Writing Model

Adam’s Train of Ghosts

In this vintage essay, Abigail expresses her thoughts and feelings about the songwriter and lead singer of the band the Counting Crows, who are still making music a quarter century on. She analyzes the themes in Adam Duritz’s songs from the '90's and offers her interpretation of symbolism present in them.

Response to Literature

Minilesson

Adjusting Your Writing Voice

Adjust voice for audience and purpose.

Student Writing Model

Adopting a Pet from the Pound

This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Kristyn. She clearly states her opinion in the first paragraph. Then she shares a supporting reason in each of the middle paragraphs.